Halton Region Paramedic Services

A remarkable career comes to a close 👏🚑 Nearly 44 years of service, including 25 with @HaltonRegion. From frontline paramedic to Deputy Chief of Operations, Tom helped shape Regional Paramedic Services and train hundreds. Wishing you all the best in your retirement! 🚑💙

Wishing everyone in #HaltonON a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. As many celebrate with loved ones, our paramedics remain on duty—ready to help when our neighbours need it most. Thank you to all paramedics working through the holidays to keep our community safe. 🚑🎄

Congratulations to Steve on his retirement after 37.5 years with Halton Paramedic Services. From the front lines to the Community Paramedicine Program, his dedication and compassion made a lasting impact. Thank you for your service and best wishes in #retirement! 🚑💙

Taking a moment to savor the season and celebrate the people behind the work—while giving back with socks for Socks for Hope and food for the Burlington Food Bank. Thank you to our admin, scheduling, logistics, management & paramedic teams who keep everything running year-round!

Congratulations to Gideon! 🙌 Commander Brian and Superintendent Brandon were proud to present Gideon with his epaulettes for his new Acting Superintendent role, which he began on November 12. We’re excited to see him step into this leadership position!

Halton paramedics completed SAFER-P training to strengthen threat assessment, de-escalation, and harm-avoidance skills. With over 500 reported incidents of violence since 2022, this training is vital. Thank you to MHWTP staff for their support.

Yesterday, our leadership team toured the South-Central Ontario Ronald McDonald House in Hamilton and saw firsthand the incredible support they provide to families with a child in hospital. Truly a special place!

Halton Region Paramedics Julie Walton and Adrian Alder were honoured to participate in the Royal Canadian Legion’s Acton Remembrance Day Service on Saturday. We remember and thank all who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. #LestWeForget

We had a great time hosting Grade 9 students from Halton Region employees for Take Our Kids to Work Day! They tried out CPR and AED skills stations and got a behind-the-scenes look at the lifesaving work our paramedics do. #HaltonON #TakeOurKidsToWorkDay #CareerExploration

All set for the @ParaMentors Career Fair this past Sunday! 🚑 Loved connecting with future paramedics & sharing what makes Halton Region rewarding. 💚 We’re still hiring Part-Time Paramedics – apply by Nov 14: ow.ly/LXpC50Xiqwm

🚑 Now Recruiting: Part-Time Paramedics! Join our dedicated team and make a real difference in your community 💚 🗓 Apply by Nov 14, 2025 👉 Learn more & apply: ow.ly/LXpC50Xiqwm #Paramedics #Hiring #HaltonRegion

🚑 Halton Paramedic Services was proud to attend Humber Polytechnic’s education event! It was a great opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and learn what it takes to be a paramedic. We’re excited to welcome several completing their preceptorship with us! 💚

Congratulations to Paramedics Louise and Gavin, and acting Superintendent Dawn-Marie who received their Governor General EMS Exemplary Service Medals at the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs annual awards event.

Congratulations to our newest Halton paramedics! We’re excited to welcome you to the team and celebrate the next chapter in your careers.

Week 2 of orientation is underway! We’re proud to welcome 13 new paramedics to #HaltonParamedics. Over the next few weeks, they’ll be learning, training, and preparing to provide the highest level of care to our community.

#HaltonParamedics are committed to inclusion, diversity, and supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community every mile of the way. We’ve wrapped an Emergency Response Unit with the colours of the Pride Flag — a visible reminder that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and cared for.

We can’t wait to see you at our Paramedic Day Community Open House on May 31 at 10 a.m. in #OakvilleON for a day of free family fun! 🚑 Meet our team, check out emergency vehicles and tactical gear, try bouncy castles, face painting and more! Get details: halton.ca/paramedics

Our Paramedic Day Community Open House is this Saturday, May 31 in #OakvilleON! Don't forget a nonperishable food item in support of Kerr Street Mission on behalf of Halton Region’s Paramedic Union, OPSEU Local 207. 🥫 Get event details: halton.ca/paramedics

Today we celebrated 22 new #HaltonParamedics! 🎊 They were joined by family, friends and colleagues to mark this milestone. They're part of an amazing group of paramedics who are dedicated to keeping #HaltonON safe and healthy. Please join us in congratulating them! 👏

Our Community Paramedics provide essential care to older adults in #HaltonON. Their work positively impacts senior's health, reduces 911 calls and relieves pressures on our healthcare system. Learn more: halton.ca/paramedics #WeCareForEveryone #ParamedicServicesWeek2025